Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil good quality
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1/2 cup yellow summer squash sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms brown, sliced
  • 1 cup green bell peppers diced
  • 1 cup sweet red bell peppers diced
  • 1 cup eggplant with skin, diced
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 4 x garlic cloves minced fine
  • 1 can tomatoes drained very well
  • 2 tablespoons basil chopped fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano crushed with fingers
  • 1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 4 tablespoons italian parsley minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup red wine good quality
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese part skim
  • 3/4 ounce parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
  • 1 each eggs
  • 12 x lasagna noodles cooked drained
  • 3 cups marinara sauce homemade
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese diced
  • 1 x bechamel (white) sauce

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • To prepare ratatouille, in 5 quart dutch oven, heat oil.
  • Add onions and garlic.
  • Stir for a minute or two, add zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, eggplant and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Keep stirring to prevent sticking.
  • Stir in drained tomatoes, and seasonings.
  • Add wine.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 10 minutes.
  • Spray an 12 x 8" lasagne size pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Prepare filling: In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and egg.
  • Blend well.
  • Put a thin layer of marinara sauce in bottom of pan.
  • Put 6 lasagne noodles on top of sauce.
  • Layer with half the cheese mixture, half the ratatouille and the remaining cheese mixture.
  • Cover with remaining 6 noodles.
  • Add a very thin layer of marinara sauce.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella.
  • Pour prepared Bechamel sauce over top.
  • Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Remove foil and let brown about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.